WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 5: Allie Long #9 of the Washington Freedom attempts to score on Goal Keeper Karina LeBlanc #23 of the Los Angeles Sol struggle for control of the ball during a WPS game at Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyd, MD on July 5, 2009. (Photo by Allen Clark/www.OffWingPhoto.com)

While the Washington Freedom was looking to rebound from their 1-2 decision against the Chicago Red Stars, the league-leading Los Angeles Sol came into town looking to pull farther ahead in the number one spot in the league.

The Freedom did their part for 90 minutes, but in extra minutes LA Sol’s Marta with her footwork and speed beat the Freedom defense scoring LA’s only goal.

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 5: Goalie Karina LeBlanc #23 Los Angeles Sol looks on as the ball narrowly misses the goal for the Washington Freedom during a WPS game at Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyd, MD on July 5, 2009. (Photo by Allen Clark/www.OffWingPhoto.com)

While the Freedom and Sol have played twice already this season this marks the first time this season that the Freedom will had their home town fans there to cheer them on. For the most part the fans had a lot to cheer about as Freedom played a great game, narrowly missing several scoring opportunities.

Next up for the Freedom is an away game against Sky Blue FC before returning back home on July 18 to play Saint Louis Athletica at RFK in a double header prior DC United match-up with the Colorado Rapids.

Becky Sauerbrunn #22 of the Washington Freedom drives down the field with Ella Masar #3 of the Chicago Red Stars in pursuit.

Women’s professional soccer is back. Tonight the Chicago’s Red Stars were in town to play the Washington Freedom. Defender Becky Sauerbrunn scored the team’s first goal in the 54th minute on a cross from midfielder Sonia Bompastor to tie the score.

Abby Wambach #20 of the Washington Freedom falls to the ground following a goal attempted against the Chicago Red Stars. (Photo by Allen Clark/www.OffWingPhoto.com)

Despite outshooting Chicago 26-8, the Freedom weren’t able to convert their on field dominance into any additional scores.